Reporting PREA Violations

Reporting Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment, or Staff Sexual Misconduct

If you are a victim of sexual abuse, assault, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment or staff sexual misconduct while in custody by any law enforcement agency, correctional facility, or as a halfway house resident, or if you know of an incident of sexual assault of a person in the custody of any law enforcement agency, correctional facility, or in this program please report it immediately!

You can report it in one of the following ways:

Verbally
In writing
Anonymously
By a Third Party
By completing the contact information on this page – it will go to the confidential email address of PREA@correctionalservices.org

All reported incidents will be investigated. This includes incidents that just happened, as well as incidents that happened months or years ago. ACS will conduct an administrative investigation for all allegations of sexual abuse, harassment, and staff sexual misconduct. We may work with the WI Department of Corrections or the Federal Bureau of Prisons, depending on supervision status. Specially trained individuals will be assigned to investigate promptly, thoroughly, and objectively, and gather and preserve direct and circumstantial evidence. The local police department will also be contacted to conduct a criminal investigation, when applicable.

Tell any staff member of ACS – it is part of their job to report any allegations, to ensure your safety, and to maintain confidentiality
Tell your ACS case manager or community probation/parole agent
Contact the ACS Residential Supervisor at your respective facility:
- ATTIC Correctional Treatment Center
  4117 Dwight Drive
  Madison WI 53704
  Tel 608-244-1891
- Schwert AODA Treatment Center
  3501 Kipling Dr
  Madison WI 53704
  Tel 608-249-6226
- Foster Community Corrections Center
  5706 Odana Rd, First Fl
  Madison WI 53719
  Tel 608-273-3055
- Green Bay Residential Treatment Center (Marshall House)
  2670 University Ave
  Green Bay WI 54311
  Tel 920-469-2569
- Appleton Residential Treatment Center (Addams House)
  2 Brighton Circle Appleton WI 54915
  Tel 920-364-9335

Contact the PREA Coordinator at
- ATTIC Correctional Services, Inc.
  601 Atlas Ave Madison, WI 53714
  Tel 608-223-0017 x213
  Email PREA@correctionalservices.org
Contact the independent third party PREA reporter:
- Linda Van Tol, PREA Coordinator, ARC
  Tel 608-278-2300 x21
Report it directly to local law enforcement by calling 9-1-1

What happens when I report an incident of abuse? ACS will investigate all allegations of sexual abuse, harassment, and staff sexual misconduct. We may work with the WI Department of Corrections or the Federal Bureau of Prisons, depending on supervision status. Specially trained individuals will be assigned to investigate promptly, thoroughly and objectively, and gather and preserve direct and circumstantial evidence.

Retaliation for Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment, or Misconduct is Prohibited

Retaliation is intimidation to prevent a client from filing a complaint or participating in an investigation. ACS prohibits anyone from interfering with an investigation, including intimidation or retaliation against witnesses. If you believe you are being unfairly transferred or punished in some way because you filed a complaint or assisted in the investigation of a complaint, please report this immediately to the Program Supervisor or Investigator.

Help is Available

ACS will work with you and your Probation and Parole agent to obtain community treatment, medical and mental health services in a timely manner. If a sexual assault has occurred, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Do not shower, brush teeth or wash clothes or underclothing. This could wash away hair or bodily fluids, which are critical evidence. Also, save anything that touched the abuser (i.e. a condom, tissue, or towel) or anything that she/he left behind.

Immediately report the incident to a staff person or to local law enforcement in the community.

Remember:

Sex between clients and staff is never okay.
If you are a victim, report it immediately.
All reported incidents will be investigated.
False allegations can hurt the victim and the accused.